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From Zero to Fit in 13 Steps
For the past 10 years I have worked with thousands of people who have succeeded in losing fat and becoming more fit. Along the way, I've identified 13 tips that have helped them achieve their personal best. Learn from those who've succeeded! Do what they've done and accomplish similar results ...
1. Set your priorities straight: There's rarely lack of time, just priorities set in the wrong order. Ask yourself, "What's more important at this very moment, going jogging or cleaning the house?" If it's the house, and if it's always the house, maybe you need to learn to live with your extra pounds and be happy. Otherwise, make your exercise program a high priority first thing in the morning. Tip: See The Best Time to Exercise.
2. Take small steps: What you desire is entirely different from what you can realistically do. You're not likely to succeed if you can't imagine yourself committed to changes in diet or exercise. Ask yourself, "Can I live with this and enjoy it in the long-term?" If not, decide upon realistic lifestyle changes you can live with and enjoy for many years down the road. Going slower often results in getting there sooner and staying there longer. Tip: See Walking for Beginners.
3. Understand and accept your body: Understanding and appreciating your body will enable you to work with it, not against it. Even if you have a genetic predisposition to being overweight, the way you live is what ultimately determines whether you become fat. Genes clearly play a role, but they certainly don't determine what you have for dinner or how often you exercise. Tip: See Love Your Body: Gain a Positive Self-Image.
4. Slow down: Physiologically, rapid weight loss usually means starvation, which triggers fat storing mechanisms. Your body goes into "survival mode," trying to retain as much body fat as possible. Psychologically, making slow, gradual changes gives you time to adjust to your new lifestyle, which will produce the best long-term results.
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